# Tarleton State University: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

Stephenville, TX. IPEDS 228529, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tarleton-state-university/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,695
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,185 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,638 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in TX: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (9 colleges, $49,636): -$6,451
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,024

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,185 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,574 | $68,681 | 7.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,980 | $74,882 | 7.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,396 | $89,946 | 9.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,466 | $103,485 | 10.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,076 | $106,175 | 11.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Animal Sciences at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $57,324 | $18,906 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Texas Tech University | $55,753 | $21,369 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $54,984 | $21,739 | $14,260 | 53% |
| Texas State University | $51,157 | $21,662 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Sam Houston State University | $49,636 | $21,745 | $16,404 | 55% |
| Angelo State University | $45,758 | $19,183 | $15,091 | 44% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $44,214 | $25,000 | $12,090 | 42% |
| Tarleton State University | $43,185 | $21,638 | $20,783 | 48% |
| East Texas A&M University | $41,105 | $23,000 | $11,841 | 43% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage not reported metro, $132,830 TX, $68,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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